Good News Translation GNT
New International Version NIV
47 For this is the commandment that the Lord has given us: "I have made you a light for the Gentiles, so that all the world may be saved.' "
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For this is what the Lord has commanded us: “ ‘I have made you a light for the Gentiles, that you may bring salvation to the ends of the earth.’ ”
48 When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and praised the Lord's message; and those who had been chosen for eternal life became believers.
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When the Gentiles heard this, they were glad and honored the word of the Lord; and all who were appointed for eternal life believed.
49 The word of the Lord spread everywhere in that region.
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The word of the Lord spread through the whole region.
50 But the Jews stirred up the leading men of the city and the Gentile women of high social standing who worshiped God. They started a persecution against Paul and Barnabas and threw them out of their region.
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But the Jewish leaders incited the God-fearing women of high standing and the leading men of the city. They stirred up persecution against Paul and Barnabas, and expelled them from their region.
51 The apostles shook the dust off their feet in protest against them and went on to Iconium.
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So they shook the dust off their feet as a warning to them and went to Iconium.
52 The believers in Antioch were full of joy and the Holy Spirit.
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And the disciples were filled with joy and with the Holy Spirit.
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